Shoreview, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-1
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(a) It is the purpose of this chapter to ensure that rental housing in the city is decent, safe and sanitary and is operated and maintained in accordance with the city's regulations. The implementation of a rental licensing program is a mechanism to ensure that rental housing will not become a nuisance to the neighborhood, will not foster blight and deterioration, and will not create a disincentive to reinvestment in the community. (b) The operation of rental housing entails certain responsibilities. Owners of rental housing are responsible to take the reasonable necessary steps to ensure that the citizens who occupy rental housing units may pursue the quiet enjoyment of the normal activities of life in the surrounding area that are safe, secure, and sanitary, free from crimes and criminal activity, noise, nuisances or annoyances, free from unreasonable fears about safety of persons and security of property, and suitable for raising children.
Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-1 establishes the foundational purpose of the city's rental housing program: to keep rental units decent, safe, and sanitary through a licensing framework. The provision declares that rental housing must not become a neighborhood nuisance, contribute to blight, or discourage community reinvestment. It also sets out a broad responsibility for rental property owners to ensure that tenants can enjoy their homes and surroundings in conditions that are safe, secure, and free from crime, noise, and other nuisances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-1, operating rental housing in Shoreview comes with defined responsibilities that go beyond simply collecting rent. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in a decent, safe, and sanitary condition and take reasonable steps to address issues such as criminal activity, noise, and nuisances that could affect tenants or the surrounding neighborhood. Participation in the city's rental licensing program is the primary mechanism through which owners demonstrate ongoing compliance with these standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-1 affirms that tenants have a right to quiet enjoyment of their rental home in conditions that are safe, secure, sanitary, and free from crime, noise, and nuisances. If a rental property falls short of these standards, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation under the city's rental licensing framework or file a complaint with the appropriate Shoreview municipal authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Shoreview's ordinances can help residents understand the options available to them under this chapter.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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